Mantis Lacewing vs Yellow Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | Yellow Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Libelloides longicornis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 20-25 mm body, 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Central and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.
Yellow Owlfly
A beautiful owlfly with long clubbed antennae and bright yellow-and-black wings. It perches on grass stems with wings spread like a butterfly.
Did You Know?
Adults can be seen sunbathing on grass stems with wings fully spread in the early morning.